I am in the need of a powerful mobile rig (for my brother), and I am considering purchasing one of the most powerful Shuttle barebones.
I considered getting the SP35P2 PRO, put a Penryn Q6600 equivalent (whenever they hit the shelves, BTW, anyone have a date on that?), and a 8800GT in it.
Then I noticed that an X38 version, the SX38P2 PRO is coming out shortly (beginning of December according to TweakTown).
So, I wanted to ask you a few questions about the differences between the two.
First off, is the X38 version any more future proof than the P35? I mean, they both support Penryn and 1333Mhz FSB. The most appealing difference I found in the specs is the 450W PSU on the X38 model (compared to 400W) on the P35 model. I think 400W should be enough for an 8800GT, a quad core, and 1 or 2 drives, but its kinda cutting it, especially if I OC.
I have a X38 board in my big rig, and I'm very happy with it, and naturally I would take the SX38P2 over the P35 model, but I kind of need the system early Dec., and I suspect the SX38P2 will be quite a lot more than the P35 model at release (the SP35P2 is around $460 now).
So, anyone have any other info on the SX38P2 ? Other improvements, release date speculations, price suggestions, etc?
I would appreciate any advice.
Thanks!
I considered getting the SP35P2 PRO, put a Penryn Q6600 equivalent (whenever they hit the shelves, BTW, anyone have a date on that?), and a 8800GT in it.
Then I noticed that an X38 version, the SX38P2 PRO is coming out shortly (beginning of December according to TweakTown).
So, I wanted to ask you a few questions about the differences between the two.
First off, is the X38 version any more future proof than the P35? I mean, they both support Penryn and 1333Mhz FSB. The most appealing difference I found in the specs is the 450W PSU on the X38 model (compared to 400W) on the P35 model. I think 400W should be enough for an 8800GT, a quad core, and 1 or 2 drives, but its kinda cutting it, especially if I OC.
I have a X38 board in my big rig, and I'm very happy with it, and naturally I would take the SX38P2 over the P35 model, but I kind of need the system early Dec., and I suspect the SX38P2 will be quite a lot more than the P35 model at release (the SP35P2 is around $460 now).
So, anyone have any other info on the SX38P2 ? Other improvements, release date speculations, price suggestions, etc?
I would appreciate any advice.
Thanks!